General Departmental Art Courses
101 Understanding Contemporary Media (4)
Examines contemporary developments in specific media of visual art. Emphasizes process an practice in ceramics, fibers, metalsmithing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and visual design.
111 The Artist Experience (4)
Series of presentations by resident faculty members of the Department of Art.
115 Basic Design: Fundamentals (4)
Intermedia laboratory for fundamentals of communication design. Development of visual vocabularies.
116 Basic Design: 3D (4)
Visual communication and critique. Further development of visual vocabularies through investigation of space and structure.
233 Drawing (4R)
Beginning course in observation, selection, and recording of significant elements in various drawing media.
407/507 Seminar (1-4R)
Focused theory course. Frequent topics include Dismantling Cartesianism, Installation Art, Performance Art, the Cinema Effect.
408/508 Workshop (1-6R)
Frequent topics include Children's Book Design and Illustration, Japanese Papermaking, Watercolor Illustration, Letterpress, Motion Design, Flash, Photoshop, InDesign.
483/583 Installation (4R)
Covers the pratice of critical approaches to art installation. Creation of an individual installation; participation in a final group installation exhibit. Prereq: instructor's consent.
Ceramics Courses
ARTC 255 Ceramics {Topic} (4R)
Specific skills focus each term. Subjects include the processes related to design development, forming and fabrication, firing methods, glazing. R thrice for max 16 credits.
ARTC 355 Intermediate Ceramics {Topic} (4-5R)
Advanced processes and concepts. Areas of technical foucs include slip casting, glaze and decorator surface embellishment, architectural ceramic, low fire, and raku. Prereq: 3 terms of ARTC 255.
ARTC 459/559 Advanced Studio Forum (4-6R)
Combined studio and discussion for BFA and MFA students provides a forum for works in progress in the context of professional practice and contemporary critical thinking. Prereq: BFA or MFA standing.
ARTC 468 Glaze Fire I (6R)
Comprehensive instruction in firing theory and practice and elementary glaze chemistry. Students fire kilns and mix glazes in a studio component. Prereq: instructor's consent. R once for a maximum of 12 credits.
ARTC 469 Glaze Fire II (6R)
Discussion groups further examine the practices of firing and glaze formulation. Studio component involves increased firing and systematic, scientific glaze experimentation. Prereq: instructor's consent. R once for a maximum of 12 credits.
Digital Arts Courses
ARTD 250 Digital Arts I, 251 Digital Arts II, 252 Digital Arts III
Introduction to the rich, unique resources that the computer offers the artist. Lab sections and tutorials provide hands - on application.
ARTD 360 Digital Imaging
Intermediate level course that focuses on the proper preparation and presentation of digital images for use in print and on screen. Color theory is also covered. Class concentrates on advanced use of Photoshop. Pre-reqs: ART 115/116 Basic Design, ARTD 251
ARTD 361 Introduction to Animation
Introduction to principals of animation including timing, sequence, keyframes, in-betweens, and metamorphosis. Various methods are used to record and edit animation tests. Pre-reqs: ART 115/116 Basic Design
ARTD 362 Digital Letterform
This course focuses on ideas and concepts involved in the history and appreciation of typography in a digital realm. Considers the issues involved with the communicative power of type. Prereq: ARTD 360 Digital Imaging
ARTD 394 Digital Illustration
Uses computers and digital imaging software to create drawings, graphic communications. Aside from technique, functions of illustration and the importance of "concept" as it contributes to communication are looked at. Prereqs: ARTD 360 Digital Imaging
ARTD 395 Digital Video/Audio (4R)
Introduction to digital video and audio technology and production applications for multimedia design. Prereq: ARTD 252. R once for maximum of 8 credits.
ARTD 412/512 Experimental Animation
Explores use of emerging technologies in art. Create works using emerging technologies and techniques. Explore contemporary artworks, philosophies, and cultural trends. Prereq: ARTD 361,395
ARTD 413/513 Emerging Technologies (5)
Intermediate to advanced students explore personal creative practice and experiment with film, video, and computer animation techniques. Integrates readings, screening, and discussion with production. Prereq: ARTD 361, 395.
ARTD 462/562 Motion Graphics (4R)
Design & production of animation and time-based film/video projects. Cinematic concepts and techniques used to explore and present content in multimedia environments. R five times for a maximum of 24 credits. Prereqs: ARTD 361 Intro to Animation
ARTD 463/563 Communication Design (4R)
Explores the communication of ideas and information through visual means. Introduces design process and principles, visual language, and the art of problem solving in visual communication. Prereq: ARTD 362, 394. R once for maximum of 8 credits.
ARTD 471/571 3D Computer Imaging (5R)
Introduces 3-D Computer graphic arts: 3D digital space and form, model building, scene composition, surface properties, lighting, and rendering 3-D images. Prereq: ARTD 394. R once for maximum of 10 credits.
ARTD 472/572 3D Computer Animation (5R)
Introduces 3D computer animation arts. Topics include time & space in the digital 3D environment, animation concepts and techniques in 3D space, as well as production techniques for various applications in multimedia.
Prereq: ARTD 471/571 3D Computer Imaging. R thrice for maximum of 20 credits.
ARTD 473/573 3D Computer Animation Production (5R)
Encourages creativity and artistry using 3D digital animation media. Students produce a 3D animation portfolio piece. Teamwork encouraged. Prereq: ARTD 472/572. R thrice for maximum of 20 credits.
ARTD 477/577 Multimedia Design I (5R)
Introduces multimedia design and authoring. Examines the phases of project development: conceptualizing, planning, authoring, using sound, preparing graphics. Prereq: ARTD 394. R once for a maximum of 10 credits.
ARTD 478/578 Multimedia Design II (5R)
Intermediate and advanced multimedia design and authoring. Emphasizes creation of larger, student directed multimedia projects. Prereq: ARTD 477/577. R once for a maximum of 10 credits.
ARTD 480/580 Design Direction
Students in this course will gain experience in design and project management for digital media enterprises. Techniques and models for teamwork and collaboration will be emphasized and developed.
Pre-requisites:senior standing
ARTD 494/594 Advanced Design I
Theory, problems, and projects in language, meaning & ideas, communication, identity & signification, conceptual invention & creativity, and critical analysis. Lectures, projects, attendance, and critique. Pre-requisites: ARTD 478 Multimedia Design II
ARTD 495/595 Advanced Design II
Concepts and techniques of information design. Representation, explanation, and proof through text, pictures, graphics, sound, and motion. Structural, navigational, and functional strategies for digital media. Pre-requisites: ARTD 494 Advanced Design
Fibers Courses
ARTF 253 Off-Loom Textiles (3-5 R)
An introductory fibers studio course exploring fiber contsruction such as basketry, crochet, netting or fabric piecing and embellishment such as patchwork, applique, stitching. Topics vary. R three times for a maximum of 20 credits.
ARTF 267 Weaving (3-5 R)
Introduction to weaving on 4-shaft floorloom. Experimentation with a variety of fibers, pattern weave, and tapestry. Topics vary term. R three times for a maximum of 20 credits.
ARTF 358 Natural Dyeing (3-5 R)
Explore color through natural dyes on natural fibers. Students learn to identify and responsibly gather dyestuffs from the environment. Use traditional dyestuffs like indigo, cochineal, madder and logwood. R three times for a maximum of 20 credits.
ARTF 456/556 Advanced Fibers (3-5 R)
Further explore both fiber and fabric techniques on and off-loom. Emphasizes design, honing skills, critical review, and the development of personal expression. Textile history and contemporary issues are addressed. Floorloom, AVL Computer loom and Jacquard. Prereq: ARTF 253, 267 or equivalent. R three times for a maximum of 20 credits.
ARTF 458/558 Textile Printing (3-5R)
Dyeing and dye processes that explore pattern design and cloth embellishment. Includes block printing, stamping, stenciling, quilting, resist techniques. Focuses on creative work. ARTF 358 recommended.
Metals & Jewelry Courses
ARTM 258 Intro to Jewelry (4R)
Forming and construction of adornment amd related objects. Introduces historical and contemporary work through slides and lectures.
ARTM 259 Intro to Metalsmithing (4R)
Forming and construction of functional and sculptural objects. Introduces historical and contemporary work through slides and lectures.
ARTM 357/457/557 Metalsmithing & Jewlery {Topic} (3-5R)
Further exploration of techniques related to conceptual problems. Content varies by term with a focus on individual processes: hollow-ware, forgin, connections, casting, aluminum anodizing, enameling, stone setting. Prereq: ARTM 258,259.
ARTM 459/559 Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry (3-5R)
Emphasis on individual creative development. Various conceptual problems. Prereq: ARTM 457/557.
Photography Courses
ARTO 251 Creative B&W Photography
Basic black-and-white photographic processes and techniques; development of camera and darkroom skills; seeing photographically. Student work reviewed often.
ARTO 352 Creative Large-Format Photography
Introduction to medium- and large-format cameras and their aesthetic possibilities. Four-by-five and eight-by-ten view cameras provided. Processes include camera use, film and development, printing skills. Pre req: ARTV 351. Powell, Warpinski. R twice for maximum of 12 credits. Studio class.
ARTO 353 Constructed Image in Creative Photography
Introduction to techniques and aesthetics of constructed imagery and postvisualization. Processes include toning, hand coloring, collage, studio work, Polaroid, photocopy. Prereq: 351, instructor's consent .
R thrice for maximum of 16 credits. Studio class.
ARTO 454/554 Color Photography
Basic color photographic process and techniques; issues of design and color theory; historic and contemporary aesthetic concerns. Prereq: ARTV 351. R twice for maximum of 12 credits. Studio class.
ARTO 476/576 Alternative Photographic Processes
Exploration of nontraditional photographic concepts and techniques. Includes xerography, cyanotype, callotype, and multicolor techniques; historic and contemporary applications. Prereq: ARTO 352, instructor's consent.
ARTO 484/584 Advanced Photography
Weekly review of individual creative work in progress leads to a final portfolio. Reading and discussion. Prereq: instructor's consent. Powell. Studio course.
Painting Courses
ARTP 281 Introductory Painting (3-4 R)
Basic visual elements snd their application to painting as a means of expression. Incorporates traditional subject matter: still life, landscape, figure. Prereq: ART 233.
ARTP 390 Intermediate and Advanced Painting (3-4R)
Advanced painting concepts and technical processes. Independent initiative is encouraged. Prereq: ART 115, 116, 233; two terms ARTP 281 or equivalent.
ARTP 391 Intermediate and Advanced Drawing (3-4R)
Continued study in observation related to visual and spatial phenomena. Prereq: ART 115, 116; two terms ART 233 or equivalent.
ARTP 490/590 Advanced Painting (5R)
Intensive critique, discussion, readings, and presentations for BFA and MFA students. Prereq: BFA or MFA standing.
ARTP 491/591 Advanced Drawing (5R)
Explores drawing in the expanded field, an experimental practice applicable to a brad range of media and ideas. Intended for students engaged in advanced independent work.
Printmaking Courses
ARTR 346 Intro to Relief Printing
Woodcut, linoleum cut methods, single-and-multiple-color techniques of reduction cut, multiple blocks, stencils, and registration principles. Emphasis personal imagery development and technical skills. Prereqs: 2 terms of ART 233
ARTR 347 Intro to Intaglio
Students will learn all fundamental techniques used in intaglio printmaking on copper plates including: etched line, aquatint, soft ground, white ground, sugar-lift, dry point, scraping, burnishing and engraving. Students will also express their own visual ideas in their etchings, learning to develop personal images with attention to image, content, value and composition. The experience of drawing is fundamental to the course. Prereqs: ART 233
ARTR 410/510 Experimental Screenprinting
Exploration of unorthodox imaging approaches with screenprint. Monotypes, mixed media, and other permutations of stencil printing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites
1 term screenprinting or equivalent.
ARTR 446/546 Intermediate/Advanced Relief and Intaglio
Relief printing emphasizes color techniques, chine colle', wood engraving, monotype, relief etching, and woodcut. Intaglio includes color methods with multiple plates, a la poupee, and photo processes. Focuses on personal imagery development.
Prerequisites ARTR 346 or 347
ARTR 448/548 Screenprinting
Clarification and maturation os student's personal artistic direction is the aim. Inventiveness, imaginativeness, and analytical skills are fostered with that aim in mind. Prerequisites ARTR 348 or equivalent
Open to all students with priority to majors.
ARTR 449/549 Lithography
The intermediate level of litho includes introduction to planning and executing work in multiple colors, as well as other techniques building upon material introduced at the beginning level. It is assumed that persons making a commitment of this kind have begun to find a personal direction and creative momentum in their work.
Prerequisites ARTR 349, ART 233
Sculpture Courses
ARTS 287 Metal Fabrication (3-5)
Investigation of 3-D forms in space using a range of processes. Focus on metals, welding.
ARTS 288 Sculpture 1: Materials and Structure (3-5)
Investigation of 3-D forms in space using a range of processes.
ARTS 393 Sculpture II {Topic} (3-5R)
Integration of concepts and materials in sculpture. Investigation of individual methodology. Topics vary by term: moldmaking, casting, wood. Reading, presentation on issues and artists. Prereq: ARTS 288 R when topic changes.
ARTS 489/589 Metal Casting (3-6R)
Basic principles of non-ferrous metal casting in lost wax. Design and operation of furnaces and ovens. Prereq: instructor's consent.
ARTS 494/594 Advanced Sculpture (3-5R)
Intensive creative work in a variety of media. Traditional and contemporary sculptural ideas and their relationship to personal expression. Regular reviews. Prereq: ARTS 287, 288, 393.
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